I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair came face-to-face to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Former twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually going ahead.
